IdahoNurse

Do you go to the conference every year bagladyrn?

I hace 20 years of nursing experience and some days I find travel nursing very tough!!! You don't have much of a support system either.

Thanks for the great information Ned! What kind of educational opportunities do they have, you know? Oh, and do you know where in Vegas it is? TIA!

This could be a great way to get started, especially if you are in management school. I wouldn't worry about your peers not liking it, unless they are in management school also.

I would give him a coaching session. Related to the fact that it WAS not professional, and the family didn't take it as a joke... I love being a joker myself, and I can see this easily happening to a jokester.

Just remember that any bigger company that you go with (Cross Country, American Mobile, Nurse Choice, Nova Pro, Aureus, Onward Healthcare, Fastaff) you run the risk of being a name instead of a number. I had one company that couldn't find me in the ...

The difference between the different companies usually lies in benefits and pay. Cross Country is more about benefits and Nova Pro is more about a bigger salary. Same with the AMN companies of American Mobile, O'Grady Peyton, and Nurse Choice. Am...

I have a copy of the 2007 version of Highway Hypodermics and it does have a section on RVs!!! Great book for the beginning travel nurse!

You need atleast one year's of experience for lower acuity floors like med/surg, but for ICU, ER, and OB, I would suggest atleast 2 years of experience. Remember that you will have to be able to jump in with both feet AND take off running. Unfortu...

I interviewed there and was my second choice.... just couldn't see workin for $9 less than I was offered in Seattle. People go to Charleston for the history and culture not the pay rate. Also heard that they are now having travlers take the PBDS....

I worked HCA and renewed, wasn't too bad! Just remember to put your nurse to patient ratio's in your contract! Write down everything that is said in the interview and then put it in the contract, "As stated by Joe Blow of The Right Hospital, nurse ...

The made a terrible mistake, wouldn't admit to the mistake, wouldn't discuss it, and took FOREVER to correct it... only when I threatened them with criminal prosecution.

I wouldn't travel with them for love or money. I found them to be very dishonest.

In California you do NOT have to change all of that if you stay less than 6 months. After that, you very well could be stopped and questions by a officer of the law. Just remember to ALWAYS keep a copy of your contract in your glove compartment. I...

My agency, Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group is based out of South Carolina, and has several jobs in North Carolina. You might also try Cirrus Medical Stafing, they are located in Charlotte, NC. . Try a Google search for these companies.

I totally agree that one company may be right for one travel nurse and another may hate it. The biggest thing that I know that makes the difference is the recruiter. And, well, sometimes the nurse in that with some companies you have to negotiate f...

I believe that Cross Country is on there and American Traveler is on there also.

There is a big list of companies and their benefits at a site that I frequent often for all of my information: http://www.highwayhypodermics.com/travel_nursing_companies.htm At of all the companies you mentioned, I would be most inclined to go with...

Yes, I know all about Medical Solutions, and have even been to their offices in Omaha. Had two of their recruiters when they were with another company. I would highly recommend them!!!

The best thing is to go all over and see what you like best. Go to the mountains, the beaches, the lake, the city, the country... There is something always new and exciting to do! Seems like the coast areas are the most expensive especially Miam...

I travel with my retired hubby and son. Son works at fast food restaurants and hubby just stays home and does the laundary, acts as chauffer, cleans house, oh yeah... he's the "home executive." I wouldn't trade it for the world!!!

I'm currently in the Nashville area. Here with Trinity Healthcare Staffin Group. Town is great. Have been to the Opry 3 times now, and have seen NUMEROUS stars. I'm making as much as I was in Florida on my last assignment, and no hurricanes here,...

From what I've heard, all those companies are very reputable companies. Premier is known for their award winning qualities. Personally, I'm with Trinity Healthcare and absolutely love them. Hope this helps.

I am from Pocatello, and it only snows about 50" a year. You will see snow from November 1st to April 1st. Too much for me, that is why I travel away for the winter :) Other than that, the town is a nice smaller town. Love the summers there, just...